Ingredients
– 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
– 3 tablespoons sugar
– 1/3 cup melted butter
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 2 tablespoons flour
– 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mini muffin tin
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer (or a whisk for a workout!)
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Rubber spatula
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) because we want to get that warm, inviting atmosphere going! Next, prepare the crust by mixing the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter together until it resembles wet sand. Press about a tablespoon of this mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup in your mini muffin tin. I like to use the bottom of a shot glass to ensure it’s packed in nicely. The sound of that crunch is music to my ears! (See the next page below to continue steps…)